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Visit St. Augustine During Nights of Lights
Need a short trip over school break? St. Augustine is America's oldest city, and it's not too far from Southwest Florida. Read more
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Ho-Ho Hanukkah! How to Balance Hanukkah & Christmas Traditions
Holiday joy can be doubled, rather than halved, when you choose to light the menorah and decorate the Christmas tree to honor the cultural and religious traditions of both parents. Read more
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Celebrating the December Holidays
Spurred on by the obvious need to fill the gaps in our knowledge of year-end holidays, we discovered a wealth of information on the “other” December holidays. Read more
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15 Creative Christmas Card Photos
This year get creative with your Christmas card photo. Either show your professional photographer the pose you'd like him/her to recreate or set up a tripod (or enlist a friend) and take your own. These cute ideas will get you started! Read more
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Deanna Sakal
11 Ways Families Can Salute a Veteran
During this month of Thanksgiving, don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations offer ways to help support and show gratitude to current and retired members of the armed forces. Read more
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Go a Little Rogue for a More Gratifying Thanksgiving
If the holiday feels more like a tired list of ho-hum obligations rather than an energizing way to revel in your blessings, maybe it’s time to revolutionize your Thanksgiving this year. Read more
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10 Awesome Thanksgiving Books for Your Family
Looking for a few fun Thanksgiving reads for your family? Here are 10 cute Thanksgiving books for children and parents to enjoy. Read more
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Hurricane Heroes: Stories of Kindness After Hurricane Ian
New chronicles added daily as we meet the members of the community who organized wide-spread relief events. Read more
Hurricane Ian Recovery – Get Help, Give Help in SWFL
The following lists have been compiled that outline where Floridians can go to get help with supplies, assistance, mental health,and physical health, or ways that people can volunteer or donate. Read more
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Ian
Florida homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Read more
Preventing Domestic Violence Saves Lives in the Home and the Community
Failure to recognize and report domestic violence puts the entire community at risk because violence in the home does not stop at the front door. Read more
